Team Spirit's Danil "donk" Kryshkovets has officially secured the highest FACEIT Elo rating in the history of Counter-Strike 2, climbing to 5,434 Elo and dethroning German talent Liam "MaiL09" Tugel, whose previous world-record mark of 5,415 had stood as the benchmark.
A Historic Climb
The 18-year-old rifler began FACEIT Season 8 at just 3,935 Elo. Since then, donk has surged upward by 1,499 Elo across 152 matches, averaging a stunning 1.49 FACEIT Rating over that stretch. The consistency required to sustain such a rate against elite-level pug opposition is unprecedented, especially considering donk has been juggling this pug queue alongside a demanding pro schedule with Team Spirit.
Why It Matters
FACEIT Elo has long served as the unofficial ladder that separates the top matchmaking talents from everyone else. The record cements donk's reputation as the most explosive individual talent in Counter-Strike 2 today. His aim duels, movement, and utility usage have translated seamlessly from the ladder to the LAN stage.
- Previous record: 5,415 Elo held by MaiL09
- New record: 5,434 Elo set by donk
- Season 8 climb: +1,499 Elo across 152 matches
- Average FACEIT Rating: 1.49
According to FACEIT, donk still has approximately eight days left in the season to push the number even higher. Given his current trajectory and the fact that he continues to queue almost daily, further increases are entirely plausible.
Momentum Heading Into Malta
The record arrives at a pivotal moment. Team Spirit are gearing up for the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals in Malta, and donk's individual form has been terrifying for the field. If the FACEIT run is any indicator, opponents in Malta should brace for one of the sharpest solo carries the CS2 era has produced.
